Alex Dvorak

Negative Space hosts career-changing comic book competition giving emerging comic book creators a clear path into the industry. Our grand prize winners receive mentorship from professional editors, publishers, agents, writers, artists, and more! Our grand prize winners receive three 1-hour mentorship sessions to learn, grow, and thrive in the comic book industry. Our mentors, industry heavy-hitters, guide the winner through every step of the process — from collaborating with artists, to pitching to agents, to working with editors and publishers. Along with our grand prize winner, our finalists will also be featured on our website. Their photo, bio, script summary, and contact info will be visible for interested agents and collaborators to connect with them directly.

Golden Seeds is an investment firm dedicated to pursuing market returns through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs and the people who invest in them. The group was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New York City, with active chapters in Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, New Jersey, and Silicon Valley – and active members throughout the country. Golden Seeds’ Angel Network has grown to become one of the largest in the country with around 280 members nationwide. Since 2005, over 3200 companies have applied to Golden Seeds for funding. All companies are evaluated, many proceed through due diligence and receive extensive guidance from Golden Seeds investors. In total, Golden Seeds has invested over $170 million in nearly 235 companies through its angel network and its venture funds. Moreover, the firm and its investors have provided important leadership in this investment sector. www.goldenseeds.com